![]() ![]() Most groomers will ask if your dog has them but sometimes they can be difficult to see and if your dog is matted on it legs the groomer could accidentally cut the dew claw off. If you haven’t asked your vet to remove them as a puppy when they get de-sexed it can become a risk when grooming your dogs. Some breeds of dogs like your Maltese and Shih Tzu mix’s tend to have rear dew claws that can hang loosely. The best way to avoid this is by walking your dog on grass and not allowing them to run around for about an hour afterwards, this type of injury is very minor and wont require much attention. Groomers have products called quick stop that helps stop the bleeding, sometimes when you take your dog home the wound can re-open. This is the messiest and looks like the most horrific injury with a lot of blood, but it isn’t quite as drastic as it seems. One of the most common dog grooming injuries that occurs, both at home and with professional groomers, is the cutting of the quick on a dogs nail. Below are some of the most common injuries that can occur in a grooming salon and what you as an owner can do to help prevent and manage an injury. When regularly grooming a moving animal with sharp equipment, there are some common dog grooming injuries that can occur. ![]()
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